Under the general supervision of the Corporate Development Manager, the Corporate Writer researches funding opportunities, prepares grant proposals, and produces communications to support LINC’s fundraising, policy, and event activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

With direction from the Corporate Development Manager, write and coordinate small grant applications (generally up to $25,000) and support components of larger grant proposals as needed

Coordinate auction donations and other in-kind donation requests as needed, including online applications and mailings

Work with the Corporate Development team on support letters and/or calls related to pending affordable housing policies at the local, state, and federal level

Assist Corporate Development department with other writing tasks and special projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Writing and editing, including proper grammar and punctuation usage

Internet research methodology

Elements of programs design/management and evaluation standards

Practices, procedures, and terminology for grant writing

Basic knowledge of Raiser’s Edge

Community needs for affordable housing, supportive housing, and related social services

Skill Level:

Superior writing and communication skills

Strong analytical skills for interpreting research and preparing recommendations

Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other departments, public officials, industry executives, foundation and corporate managers, donors, volunteers, interns, and the general public

Ability To:

Perform online research, including databases

Develop and prepare project budgets

Efficiently organize complex information

Creatively integrate and present information

Work in a creative team environment

Provide creative input to varying projects in a multi-faceted department

Demonstrate strong attention to detail

Meet multiple deadlines and set priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in working with multiracial and multilingual communities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public policy, or related field and

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use a keyboard

Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be required

LINC Housing has a 35-year history of creating communities for thousands of families and seniors throughout California. LINC is committed to building and preserving housing that is affordable, environmentally sustainable, and a catalyst for community improvement. And through our LINC Cares program, we’re also providing life-enhancing services that improve the quality of life for our residents.
LINC’s Mission:
LINC Housing builds communities and strengthens neighborhoods for people underserved by the marketplace.